Jerome Mayhew MP: written questions
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South Western Railway: TimetablesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress SWR has made towards building a new timetable with public consultation in autumn 2026.
Answer: SWR plan to consult on their future timetable proposals with stakeholders and passengers during Autumn 2026.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTransPennine Express: StaffDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what percentage increase there has been in station staffing levels on TransPennine Express services since 17 December 2025.
Answer: Since December 2025 headcount has remained static at TransPennine Express-managed stations, at 183 members of staff, minus any turnover during periods while any vacancies were recruited for.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNetwork Rail: Public RelationsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 27 April 2026, to Question 127540, on Network Rail: Public Relations, if he will list the individual firms or contractors who were hired as part of the Stakeholder Engagement Ser
Answer: Lexington Communications Limited were awarded the contract for Stakeholder Engagement Services in 2021.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: DatabasesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many local authorities have signed up to the National Parking Platform.
Answer: 23 local authorities have signed up to the National Parking Platform, including most recently Birmingham City Council.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBlue Badge Scheme: ADHDDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance has been given to local authorities on the awarding of Blue Badges to individuals with self-diagnosed ADHD.
Answer: The Blue Badge scheme is a vital lifeline for many disabled people, supporting their independence and access to everyday activities. The scheme is open to eligible people irrespective of whether they are travelling as a driver or as a passenger. The Blue ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAirports: Immigration ControlsHome OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which UK airports with international flights do not have eGates.
Answer: Border Force currently has 293 eGates in operation across ports in the UK; on account of operational sensitivity, we do not disclose the number of eGates at specific ports. To support the further growth of our operational capacity, we are looking to deplo...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving under InfluenceDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the lower drink driving threshold on the number of individuals who may be over the new lower limit when they drive a car the next day after consuming alco
Answer: The Government recently consulted on the general principle of lowering the drink drive limit in England and Wales. The consultation has now closed and the Government is considering responses, which will inform next steps.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern: Rolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120876, for each Northern Trains route in each of the last 18 months, how many services were operated with fewer carriages than planned; and what percen
Answer: DFT Operator expects operators to provide appropriate capacity in response to expected demand and holds operators to account for short -formed services. While DFT Operator generally monitors levels of short formation at an operator level every four weeks,...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: NationalisationDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the estimated mobilisation and due diligence costs of rail franchise transfers include the (a) renegotiation and (b) absorption of Police Service Agreements; and whether the ongoing costs of public sect
Answer: As train operating companies move into public ownership they will continue to enter into Police Service Agreements (PSAs) with the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA), and we do not expect any change to the existing funding arrangements. The BTPA wi...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3324More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the evidential basis is for the determination on whether to include the proposed (a) implementation date, (b) scope and (c) mileage tariffs for the Electric Vehicle Excise Duty scheme in the consultation; and w
Answer: The Chancellor considers a wide range of evidence when taking decisions on tax policy. The eVED consultation published at Budget 2025 sought views on aspects of the tax design and implementation. As part of the consultation, the government sought evidence...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is taking to reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of (a) its digital data centres and (b) Swansea estate; and how much public money is allocated
Answer: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency decarbonisation projects are considered on the basis of their life cycle replacement and technical improvements to make systems more resilient with improved monitoring. The table below shows the projects currently antic...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEast West Rail: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955, if she will provide a breakdown of the specific programmes the East West Rail is undertaking to achieve its Net Zero target by 2050; and what t
Answer: East-West Rail will support Britain’s transition to an overall net zero carbon economy by creating a net zero passenger railway by 2050, using hybrid battery-electric trains. EWR Co will also endeavour to reduce embodied emissions (which are those that re...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat British RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what activities GBRX has completed since its establishment in 2025; how much her Department has spent to date on GBRX; and what expenditure her Department projects for GBRX over the next five years.
Answer: GBRX was established by Network Rail in 2025 to address barriers to the adoption of strategic technologies and to support more joined‑up working as the rail sector moves towards Great British Railways. Since its establishment, GBRX established the AI Advi...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: BirminghamDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has awarded the contract for the procurement of the Washwood Heath Depot for HS2.
Answer: The contract for The Washwood Heath Depot and Network Integrated Control Centre was awarded on 30th April 2026 to the TWA Joint Venture comprising Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Limited and Aureos Rail Limited.
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCycling and Walking: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her Department's planned timetable is for publishing the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy 3.
Answer: We will be publishing the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy shortly.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 121843, what DVSA's planned timetable is for providing further information on the online booking process before the changes to driving test booking rule
Answer: Further information on the changes to the booking process was first published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency on GOV.UK, 9 December 2025. Further updates have been published up to the 12 May 2026, when the changes to who can book a test were in...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Cost EffectivenessDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 122872, whether the Department is on track to deliver £52m of efficiencies from corporate initiatives in 2026-27.
Answer: The Department is working to deliver the efficiencies from corporate initiatives in line with its Spending Review settlement. At this stage in the financial year it is too early to make a definitive assessment of delivery against the full‑year target. Del...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBuses: Electric VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to update the Transport Select Committee on the reports on Yutong electric buses.
Answer: The Government takes national security seriously.An update was issued to the Transport Select Committee on Friday 22 May.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpeed LimitsDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department has begun work on updating the Setting Local Speed Limits and Red Light and Speed Camera guidance.
Answer: Officials will be holding an initial workshop in June to hear from stakeholders and local authorities.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: CrimeHome OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the answer of 23 March 2026 to Question 120733, when the Department will publish their assessment of the results of the pilot of the freight crime recording flag.
Answer: The forces who participated in the pilot have been asked to submit the data and we are awaiting their manual returns.Once the data has been received an assessment will be made of the effectiveness of the pilot where potential next steps will be considered...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, in which month does the Department expect to publish the full report on the Evaluation of the £3 single bus fare cap and its impacts.
Answer: The evaluation of the £3 single bus fare cap and its impacts is ongoing. The full report is expected to be published later this year, with timing dependent on completion of the analysis.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: FreightDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 19 March 2026 to Question 120940, on which day the Department expects the forthcoming change to update the road freight values of time in the Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) to
Answer: The forthcoming change to update the road freight values of time in the Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) was released in December 2025. See Forthcoming change: updates to road freight values of travel time - GOV.UK. We intend to publish the definitive TA...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordValuation Office AgencyTreasuryTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2239More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on which day will the Valuation Office Agency will publish its final ratings list.
Answer: The 2026 Rating List went live on 1 April 2026.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge TaskforceDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on which day will the next meeting of the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce take place.
Answer: The Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce will meet again once funding awards made through the Structures Fund for projects have been agreed.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 30 March 2026 to Question 122568, when the Department plans to announce the next steps on Bus and coach accessibility and the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 20
Answer: The Government wants disabled people to be able to travel easily, confidently, and with dignity and we understand the importance of accessible bus services in supporting people to live their lives the way they want to. While significant progress has been ...
Answered 22 May 2026
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